Lasing in Crystals Based on 7-Azaindole-Phenylhydrazone Organoboron Compounds

The development of efficient organic solid-state lasers requires an in-depth understanding between chemical structure, intermolecular interactions in the crystal phase, and optical and electronic properties. This study highlights these closed dependencies in novel 7-azaindole phenylhydrazone derivat...

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Autores: Álvarez-Conde, Javier, Fernández-Liencres, M. Paz, Jiménez-Pulido, Sonia B., Martín, Cristina, Navarro, Amparo, Cabanillas-González, Juan, García-Frutos, Eva M.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/384907
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/384907
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85212782203
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:azaindole
DFT
lasing
organic photonics
TD-DFT
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Sumario:The development of efficient organic solid-state lasers requires an in-depth understanding between chemical structure, intermolecular interactions in the crystal phase, and optical and electronic properties. This study highlights these closed dependencies in novel 7-azaindole phenylhydrazone derivatives and their corresponding boron complexes, by deploying a combined approach of experimental techniques and theoretical calculations (Density Functional Theory and Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory) in the solvated and solid-state phase. Notably, it is found that when these compounds, which are weakly emissive in solution, are processed into crystalline microfibers, they experience a sharp emission enhancement and exhibit laser action at low pump fluence thresholds. This is achieved by partially inhibiting structural relaxation, which drives non-radiative decay, a critical factor for effective lasing, highlighting the potential of these materials for future optoelectronic applications.